Q. If the distance between two masses is doubled, the gravitational attraction between them
A) Is doubled
B) Becomes four times
C) Is reduced to half
D) Is reduced to a quarter
Explanation
(d) $F \propto \frac{1}{r^{2}}$. If $r$ becomes double then $F$ reduces to $\frac{F}{4}$
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.